Hearings for Supreme Court nominee to start Sept. 4

Sen. Chuck Grassley, the Republican chairman of the Judiciary Committee, says the committee will launch up to four days of review that Tuesday, beginning with opening remarks from senators.

Kavanaugh will face questions Wednesday, Sept. 5, followed by testimony from and legal experts and people who know the judge.

Republicans are eager to confirm President Donald Trump’s nominee ahead of the new court session Oct. 1, as Justice Anthony Kennedy retires. Democrats have complained Republicans are rushing the process for the lifetime appointment without proper vetting of Kavanaugh’s record.

Grassley said Friday there’s “plenty of time” to review the documents but added it’s time for Americans “to hear directly” from Kavanaugh.

Kavanaugh confirmation hearing scheduled to start… Democrats are accusing Republicans of rushing the process. Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley has announced that the confirmation hearing for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh will begin on Tuesday, September 4. According to a release from Grassley's office, the hearing is expected to last three to four days and include testimony from external legal experts as well as the American Bar Association. Kavanaugh is scheduled to give his opening remarks that day, and questioning from lawmakers is expected to begin on September 5. Grassley's announcement has already prompted outcry from Democrats who argue that he's expedited the process and…

Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearing to Start Sept. 4 Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles Grassley (R-Iowa) said Friday the confirmation hearing for Judge Brett Kavanaugh to succeed Justice Anthony Kennedy on the Supreme Court will begin Tuesday, Sept. 4. Grassley (pictured right above) expects a three or four-day hearing that will result in a close vote to send the nomination to the full Senate where a final debate will be held in mid to late September. Kavanaugh is expected to be confirmed by the full Senate, perhaps with support from one or two Democrats. Carrie Severino, chief counsel and policy director for the Judicial Crisis Network, expects the process…

Pence Blasts Sherrod Brown for Opposing Kavanaugh Nomination Vice President Mike Pence laid into Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) Tuesday for opposing without meeting Judge Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump's nominee for the Supreme Court. “Judge Brett Kavanaugh is a man of integrity, with a proven record of support for limited government, the Second Amendment and religious liberty, and he deserves the support of every member of the United States Senate,” Pence said during a speech in Cincinnati, Ohio. “And I call on Senator Sherrod Brown today to set politics aside. Senator, give our nominee a fair hearing and the support he deserves. If Sherrod Brown won't vote to…